What a long day!

After the call ended. Monica's father said, "I told you so. Now, even if you beg in front of me you will not be able to get the job back. And you, you should not study in prestigious schools like this. You should go to some small schools." I looked at Ms. Lily, I was surprised to see her expression. She smiled. She said, "Don't worry, I don't think so you will succeed. Give me a moment." She went out of the office for a few minute. She returned.

Exactly after five minutes, Monica's father's phone rang. The call was not long. I could just hear, "Okay. I will wait." He then said, "Ha-ha, I guess you guys should wait a little more. The manager is coming for you to fire by person." We waited for fifteen minutes because I obviously could do nothing except waiting. All of us sat quietly except Monica and her father. They were chatting a lot. Ms. Lily just looked at her phone and scrolled.

The doors to the office opened. Mr. Dustin came but there were more members. Other two old men had joined him. The way Mr. Dustin behaved they looked like higher officials of our school. Then after everyone was seated. The moment they entered I was more than sure, I was totally doomed. Monica's father stood up and introduced him raising his hand for a handshake. However, both men ignored him. Monica's father felt awkward and sat down. Looking this everyone in the room was surprised except Ms. Lily and the two men.

Finally, one of them spoke. "I guess you know who we are. I am the school's director, William. He is the one who manages every schools' affairs in this city, Mr. Johnson." I was dumbfounded, the director was already a big person for me however the one who managed every schools' affairs. I had heard that he was respected in the education field very much.

Mr. Johnson said, "I heard everything. I am here to fire someone and to make a student ban from our country's all high schools." I felt everything ruined. As soon as he said this Monica's father had a big smile on his face. I could not let that happen. So, I got on my knees in front of those two men and said, "I am sorry. Please let me study I ... I promise I will not cause any trouble." I was crying. Suddenly, Ms. Lily made me stand up. She wiped my tears and said, "You should listen the whole thing first."

Mr. William said, "Mr. Dustin you are fired." Listening this Monica, Monica's father and Mr. Dustin stood up looking shocked. They did not speak a word. Mr. Dustin knelt down in front of them and said, "Please don’t do this. Please forgive me. I don't even know what wrong I have done." They ignored him and Mr. Johnson said, "Lily" he coughed and said again, "Ms. Lily the punishment for the student who did wrong should not be two years but ban from not only prestigious schools but all schools for at least five years. I want you to prepare a notice for every schools on this topic."

Ms. Lily said, "Okay... sir." I felt shocked or happy I... was relieved maybe. I was relieved that I was not the one to leave the school. I did not have to trouble my parents. Monica's father also dragged Monica and knelt and said, "Don't do this. Please don't do this." Jammie and her mom also knelt. However, I felt sad for Jammie. I said, "Sir, I just want to request you to keep the punishment for Jammie for one year." Mr. William said, "You are not in any position to decide this." Then, Mr. Johnson said softly, "I guess you are the victim. You have a heart of gold that you are requesting us of it. If you wish for this then I can do that." He looked at Ms. Lily and nodded.

Jammie's mother thanked them and also me. Jammie followed her mother and did the same. All of us were out of office except the two men and Ms. Lily. Outside the office, Mr. Dustin scolded Monica's father, "Because of you I lost my job." He then went. Monica was crying now. Monica's father came to me and said, "This all happened because of you. You will regret this day someday."

He said to Monica, "Don't worry dear, you can study abroad." They went. Jammie finally talked to me, "I am really sorry for what I have done. I am also thankful that you decreased my punishment. I will return your favor someday. Thank you so much and I am really very sorry." I nodded and I told them the truth that Tanie had bullied me. She is not a good friend. I said her to stay away from both Monica and Tanie. They left. After that I went home. After the incident I had understood that Jammie was not like Tanie and Monica. She was just swayed for a time. I laid on my bed. I thought what a long day it was and slept.

The next day, I went to Ms. Lily's office before the lectures to thank her. However, I had to ask her a question which was on my mind bothering me. After I greeted her, I thanked her. She said, "Never underestimate yourself. If you are on truth side then you should fight till the end. You should not bow your head to the one who is wrong. I hope you understand what I am telling you." I nodded my head and said, "Yes, Ms. Lily. I will follow your words from now." I again asked, "Ms. Lily I am still confused about yesterday. What had happened? Why did Mr. Johnson and Mr. William come and support me. I also thought if you are Mr. William's relative. Can you please tell me?" Ms. Lily laughed slowly and said, "Okay, I will tell but you cannot tell this to anyone." I said in agreement, "I will keep it a secret."

Ms. Lily then revealed her secret that she is the daughter of Mr. Johnson. She came to this school to gain experience and gain her own name fame in education sector. She hid the truth from everyone. However, after yesterday's incident Mr. William came to know about her identity and today she told me. When I heard her saying this I was shocked, I was thankful and my respect towards her increased more. I respected her support on truth side also. I did not know but my facial expression was as if I had seen something unexpected. My mouth was open. After Ms. Lily saw my reaction, she laughed. She said, "Ha-ha, look at you." I then turned into normal and said, "Ms. Lily I promise that I will keep this secret with me forever. Trust me." Ms. Lily again laughed and said, “I trust you. If I had no trust in you I would not have said you the secret. So, if you face any problem in this school in future, remember me." I thanked her again and went for lecture.

After that day my first year in high school went without friends as many of my class's friends had loved Monica. I only enjoyed my friendship time with Alice, Annie and Marie while returning home. I also did well on my final exams. After our final exams, we had a month holiday. We got a good news in our family. My father's smallest cousin brother was getting married. So, my parents took me out for shopping for the dress to wear on the ceremony. In all the fashionable boutiques, I could see very beautiful dresses really expensive. I did not want to wear expensive dresses. However, my parents told me to buy one. After two days of roaming around the shops. I was irritated by how I could not choose one piece of clothing. Even though I chose some, it either did not suit me or the shopkeeper told that a new piece for my size could not be made. So, I finally chose a dress. The dress was really heavy. However, it suited me. So, I finalized the dress. I had to fit the dress so after trying once I made it to fix more.